Overview:

Mississippi State University is a comprehensive, land-grant university located in the eastern part of north-central Mississippi state, USA. Its grounds are housed on 4,200 acres of beautiful land, and the students come from all over the country and around the world. In attendance, it is the largest university in the state. The University was founded in 1878 as a land grant institution. The mascot is a Bulldog, and one of the great traditions of the University is the ringing of the cowbell, Bully, during special events and athletic games.

It offers degrees ranging from undergraduate to doctoral, and has a world-class College of Veterinary Medicine in addition to its other Colleges and Schools. The university awards more than 3000 courses and enrolls over 16,000 students every year.

Departments of Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University has eight colleges with dozens of educational departments to meet the academic interests of virtually any student. As the needs of the global economy continue to grow and change, the University creates ways to integrate the new, necessary instruction so that students will always receive the most innovate education possible. The following are the departments of MSU:

• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

• College of Architecture, Art, and Design

• College of Arts and Sciences

• College of Business and Industry

• College of Education

• College of Engineering

• College of Forest Resources

• College of Veterinary Medicine

Specialized Programs in the University

• Medical and Health Professions

• Medical Assisting Studies

• Anesthesiologist Assistant

• Chiropractic Technician Degrees

• Clinical Laboratory Assistant

• EMT Ambulance Degrees

• Medical Assisting Services, Other

• Medical or Clinical Assistant

• Occupational Therapist Assistant

• Pharmacy Technician

• Physical Therapist Assistant

• Respiratory Therapy Technician

• Veterinary Technician

• Domestic Animal Services Degrees

• Animal Sciences Studies

Student Life

There was never been a dull moment in Mississippi State University. There was always something delightful for everyone. Every student in the university enjoys enriching experiences through organizations, clubs, and groups. There are more than 300 student organizations representing educational majors, religious groups, Greek affiliations, and club sports. There are many amusing places to consort with the friends such as, MSU Bookstore, Food Court, and a Beauty Salon. Meet and make friends at Perry Cafeteria and the State Fountain where great food and great friends come together.

Career Center

Mississippi State University provides career Center to assist students to get in to a right track. The counselors of the university provide guidance and support for the students determining their career path. It also organizes job fairs and interviewing opportunities for students who are ready to enter their work force. Beyond these services, students can also experience the Cooperative Education Program that enables students to spend a semester at a time on the job with a company in their related field.

Financial Assistance

Mississippi State University offers various scholarship programs to assist the outstanding students who demonstrate the potential for superior academic performance at the college level. Students have to enroll for a full-time program and should complete a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester to receive scholarships. Academic scholarships will be deferred during the work phase for co-op students. Renewal of scholarships and waivers is based on full-time enrollment and maintaining a 3.00 cumulative GPA at the end of each fall semester. Academic and non-resident tuition scholarships are only offered during the fall and spring semesters. Requests to substitute a summer semester for a fall or spring semester must be made through the scholarship office.